Events of Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Cleaning Up the MLK Equality Trail.  Join volunteers from People for the Parks and Trails as we get together to clean up the MLK Equality Trail! This is Jackson’s main pedestrian trail that goes from Downtown Jackson to the Falling Waters Trail. Litter is a known problem along this trail, so we believe picking up trash will help this busy trail look its best! Join us at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 1. Volunteers will meet at New Leaf Park, which is located at 1930 Fourth St. If the parking lot is full, park on nearby Park Road. The time commitment is expected to be around 1 hour. Equipment will be provided by the Parks and Recreation Dept. Email peoplefortheparksjackson@gmail.com if you have any questions. Sign up for this volunteer opportunity by visiting https://www.cityofjackson.org/…/Mulching-the-playground…

Grass Lake Farmers Market and Music in the Park.  Farmers Market every Wednesday from 4 PM to 7 PM.  Music in the Park, 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, every Wednesday through September.  Tonight’s entertainment by Steve Berkemeier.   Grass Lake Park Pavilion, Downtown Grass Lake.

ARE Health Fair.  Activities Recovery Empowerment (ARE) is partnering with the Jackson County Health Department, Community Action Agency, Michigan Cooperative Extension and other community groups for the first annual ARE Health Fair at the Jackson Drop-In Center, 330 West Franklin Street. The event will be held Wednesday, September 1, 2021 and go from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.  The vaccine clinic will feature two options. The Pfizer vaccine is a two-dose series for people 12-years-old and over and spaced 21-days apart. The Johnson and Johnson vaccine is a one-dose series for people 18-years-old and over. Children under the age of eighteen must be accompanied by an adult parent or guardian. The Health Department will also be able to check the status of other childhood vaccines and assist people to set appointments for a later date.  ARE, Inc. is a peer-run mental health organization offering drop-in centers, adult and youth peer support services and parent support for parents of special needs children. To learn more about the ARE Drop-In Center, go to www.arepeerservices.org.   on Facebook at ARE, Inc. Drop-In Centers or call us at (517) 788-9147.

September 11, 2001:  The Day That Changed the World Exhibit.  Concord Branch, Jackson District Library.  This exhibit features educational and multimedia displays to help all ages learn about the events of September 11, 2001, through the personal stories of those who witnessed and survived the attacks.  Lesson plans and take-home activities are available. Contact the Concord Branch to request additional materials at Concord@myjdl.com. This exhibit will be on display at the Concord Auditorium September 1-17 during open hours.